Cardiovascular Disease

In a cohort of patients with hypertension and left ventricular hypertrophy, those who achieved systolic BP < 130 mm Hg and diastolic BP < 80 mm Hg demonstrated the lowest risk for CVD events, according to new results.

Empagliflozin reduced risk for heart failure hospitalization similarly in people with and without type 2 diabetes and delayed the need for insulin initiation in those with diabetes or prediabetes, data from EMPEROR-Preserved show.

Among people who ordered a genetic test for dyslipidemia, younger people were more likely to have a positive result than older people, according to a presentation at the National Lipid Association Scientific Sessions.

Menopausal hormone therapy is safe and effective for many women experiencing bothersome symptoms like hot flashes, but treatment should be individualized for people with certain risk factors, according to a speaker.

Adults who transition from obesity to a healthy weight may reverse their progression of cardiovascular risk, even if they continue to smoke and especially if they quit, according to an analysis of data.

Women with sedentary lifestyles face a greater risk for experiencing hot flashes at night, according to a study presented at the North American Menopause Society Annual Meeting.

People living with HIV are at elevated CV risk and evidence-based cholesterol lowering therapies are either underutilized or contraindicated based on patients’ anti-retroviral HIV therapies, according to a speaker.

As the cardiovascular profiles of women deteriorate after menopause, they may see a greater risk for dementia, according to a study presented during the North American Menopause Society Annual Meeting.

Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease correlated with an increased long-term risk for cardiovascular events and may be an independent risk factor for CVD morbidity and mortality, according to research.

Increasing treatment and control of diabetes for people living in low- or middle-income countries could reduce risks for complications and, in turn, save health care dollars, according to findings from a microsimulation.